Norwalk Oyster Festival Details, Traffic Impact

NORWALK, CT — The Oyster Festival at Veteran's Park starts Friday and ends Sunday evening in Norwalk.

More from police and festival organizers:

The Festival offers three days of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. Live music from dozens of bands on multiple stages all weekend with Billy Joel tribute band, Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot on Friday; Latin Rock Santana tribute band, Sacred Fire, and Desert Highway, a band celebrating the music of the Eagles on Saturday; and Eight To The Bar with swing-influenced music on Sunday. Plus, aerial stunt artists the Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, a craft beer tent, international food court, Kid’s Cove with rides and games, Arts & Crafts Pavilion, an oyster-slurping contest, and more.

Motorist should expect delays in lower East Norwalk and South Norwalk. Motorists should also be cautious due to increased pedestrian traffic in the area.

While the festival is open, Seaview Avenue will be closed to traffic. Lower East Avenue will become a one-way street for northbound traffic only. Streets surrounding Veterans Park will be designated "Resident Parking Only". Violators will be ticketed and possibly towed.

Traffic Officers will be positioned throughout the area to allow for a smooth flow of traffic. Motorists are asked to be attentive to their directions.

Photo of ribbon cutting left to right courtesy Oyster Festival: State Rep. Bob Duff, Rey Giallongo, First County Bank Chairman and CEO, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Norwalk Seaport Association President and Oyster Festival Chairman Mike Reilly, Bob Granata, President of First County Bank, and State Representatives Terrie Wood, Fred Wilms and Gail Lavielle.